Here is a 96-min collection of shorts involving dark humor and horror-comedy from around the world.
SQUISH: Tom's husband has to go to work. So, it’s Tom who takes care of Sam, their 5-year-old son. He's left Tom a list of tasks to complete during his absence. Despite this, Tom forgets Sam’s guitar. Their car comes out of the garage at full speed. SQUISH! Tom just crushed something.
EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES: In this hilarious horror-comedy, two young teens attempt to go on a first date, but something incredible happens when one of them gets nervous. The title says it all!
HELL HOLE: A maintenance worker at a state-owned gate to hell has a bad day.
THE CONTRACT MUSICAL: In a high-energy musical retelling of a well trodden tale, three young lads wish for a bit more than they can handle.
THE LAST CHRISTMAS: 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is peaceful. That is until High School Cheerleader, Kirsten, is awoken in the middle of the night by her mischievous 8-year-old sister, Alice. Teased at school for still believing in Santa, Alice's plan to capture the mythical gift giver and prove his existence has gone horribly wrong. The living room is trashed and Santa lies dead amidst a gruesome Christmas crime scene! But Alice has a plan and convinces her older sister they must work together to get rid of the evidence and bury the body before anyone finds out they killed Christmas!
GUTS: A guy with his guts on the outside of his body really wants a promotion.
SURVIVERS: Natural selection says that only those who adapt will survive. What if humans have become stupid? In French with English subtitles
WELCOME TO OUR HOME: When Brad brings his liberal girlfriend home to meet his conservative parents, tensions escalate and monsters are unleashed.
LETHALOGICA: Relationships can be killer, but the best advice for a successful one, is patience and a short memory.
LICENSE & REGISTRATION: Elliott Nelson, a cop impersonator with good intentions, makes his first traffic stop.
NORTH CAROLINA PREMIERE!
Elliott Nelson, a cop impersonator with good intentions, makes his first traffic stop.
2022 Nevermore Jury Award Nominee!
Best Actor -- Jackson Ezinga (“Elliott Nelson”, License & Registration)
Best Screenplay
Director Biography - Jackson Ezinga
Jackson Ezinga is a writer, director, and producer based in his hometown of Grand Rapids Michigan. He graduated from Grand Valley State University's film program in 2013 and has been working in the independent film industry since 2009. His most recent short film, The King of Oakes and Commerce (2018) won Best Short Film at the Sunrise45 Film Festival and the Achievement in Editing award at the 2018 Southeast Michigan Film Festival. He is also a member of the Grand Rapids film band, Sob Noisse, fronted by Joel Potrykus (Ape (2012) and Buzzard (2014)). Jackson was the Assistant Director on their most recent feature, Relaxer, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival.
- Year2020
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorJackson Ezinga
- ScreenwriterJackson Ezinga
- ProducerChris Randall, Jackson Ezinga
- CastJackson Ezinga, Cameron Judd, Aidan Callahan
- CinematographerSean Mouton
Here is a 96-min collection of shorts involving dark humor and horror-comedy from around the world.
SQUISH: Tom's husband has to go to work. So, it’s Tom who takes care of Sam, their 5-year-old son. He's left Tom a list of tasks to complete during his absence. Despite this, Tom forgets Sam’s guitar. Their car comes out of the garage at full speed. SQUISH! Tom just crushed something.
EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES: In this hilarious horror-comedy, two young teens attempt to go on a first date, but something incredible happens when one of them gets nervous. The title says it all!
HELL HOLE: A maintenance worker at a state-owned gate to hell has a bad day.
THE CONTRACT MUSICAL: In a high-energy musical retelling of a well trodden tale, three young lads wish for a bit more than they can handle.
THE LAST CHRISTMAS: 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is peaceful. That is until High School Cheerleader, Kirsten, is awoken in the middle of the night by her mischievous 8-year-old sister, Alice. Teased at school for still believing in Santa, Alice's plan to capture the mythical gift giver and prove his existence has gone horribly wrong. The living room is trashed and Santa lies dead amidst a gruesome Christmas crime scene! But Alice has a plan and convinces her older sister they must work together to get rid of the evidence and bury the body before anyone finds out they killed Christmas!
GUTS: A guy with his guts on the outside of his body really wants a promotion.
SURVIVERS: Natural selection says that only those who adapt will survive. What if humans have become stupid? In French with English subtitles
WELCOME TO OUR HOME: When Brad brings his liberal girlfriend home to meet his conservative parents, tensions escalate and monsters are unleashed.
LETHALOGICA: Relationships can be killer, but the best advice for a successful one, is patience and a short memory.
LICENSE & REGISTRATION: Elliott Nelson, a cop impersonator with good intentions, makes his first traffic stop.
NORTH CAROLINA PREMIERE!
Elliott Nelson, a cop impersonator with good intentions, makes his first traffic stop.
2022 Nevermore Jury Award Nominee!
Best Actor -- Jackson Ezinga (“Elliott Nelson”, License & Registration)
Best Screenplay
Director Biography - Jackson Ezinga
Jackson Ezinga is a writer, director, and producer based in his hometown of Grand Rapids Michigan. He graduated from Grand Valley State University's film program in 2013 and has been working in the independent film industry since 2009. His most recent short film, The King of Oakes and Commerce (2018) won Best Short Film at the Sunrise45 Film Festival and the Achievement in Editing award at the 2018 Southeast Michigan Film Festival. He is also a member of the Grand Rapids film band, Sob Noisse, fronted by Joel Potrykus (Ape (2012) and Buzzard (2014)). Jackson was the Assistant Director on their most recent feature, Relaxer, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival.
- Year2020
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorJackson Ezinga
- ScreenwriterJackson Ezinga
- ProducerChris Randall, Jackson Ezinga
- CastJackson Ezinga, Cameron Judd, Aidan Callahan
- CinematographerSean Mouton